Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)99.3 ft × 32.0 ft × 12.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 178 / net 121
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)100.4 ft × 30.0 ft × 15.3 ft
ITC tonnagegross 302 / net 90
BuilderRODRIGUEZ BOAT BUILDERS · CODEN, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 20 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it178 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
302 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
178 - Dead Weight, Ton
121 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
90 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Inspection history · 47
8 June 2026
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8395182
5 November 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8263919
21 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8116104
22 October 2024
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8023324
29 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7922220
22 February 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7869411
14 July 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7742575
9 November 2022
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7591850
8 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7592426
18 May 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7453612
16 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7351775
27 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7269442
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511402
11 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6520943
31 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6161775
23 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5884481
22 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4693450
31 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4710076
8 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4647178
29 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4624814
29 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4639683
3 January 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4217638
30 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4217611
18 December 2009
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3654897
4 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3570744
7 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3390286
15 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC TARPON (WPB 87310) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2843542
13 November 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2819897
31 October 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2811460
6 October 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2980605
15 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2585508
15 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2585535
27 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2502121
19 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2496785
7 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2486206
6 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2269102
2 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1985952
26 August 1997
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 784512
2 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15851
30 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666018
26 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160835
25 October 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66431
7 February 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 539378
15 January 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 334833
26 December 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 490784
10 December 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 490248
10 October 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 507704
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 9 June 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Vsl rep self reported cracks and corrosion on port and stbd rudders.
46 CFR 140.205(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 June 2026
Resolution: Witnessed all cracks drill stopped and/or grinded out and rewelded; all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 9 June 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Vsl rep self reported pitting and corrosion on stbd kort nozzle.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 June 2026
Resolution: Areas grinded and rewelded. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 8 June 2026
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel reported a ME coolant leak believed to be the result of a failed gasket in the grid cooler.
46CFR143.205
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 June 2026
Resolution: Witnessed new keel cooler installed on vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 5 November 2025
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. MI observed missing protection on the stbd MDE fuel pump
46 CFR 144.820
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 November 2025
Resolved 11 November 2025
Resolution: O/o provided evidence of covered port and stbd MDE fuel oil pump and port fuel oil pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 5 November 2025
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. MI observed inadequate protection on the port MDE fuel and lube oil pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 November 2025
Resolved 11 November 2025
Resolution: O/o provided evidence of covered port and stbd MDE fuel oil pump and port fuel oil pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 5 November 2025
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Vsl did not have alcohol testing devices on board for more than one crew member.
46 CFR 4.06-15
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 November 2025
Resolved 11 November 2025
Resolution: O/o provided photograph evidence of alcohol testing strips.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 5 November 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel with overnight accommodations and
alternating watches (shift work), when pulling, pushing
or hauling alongside one or more barges, must have a
system to detect when its master or mate becomes incapacitated. The system must: Require action from the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch, during an interval not to exceed 10 minutes, in order to reset the alarm timer. MI observed that the pilothouse alerter system was not set to require action at an interval not to exceed 10 minutes.
46 CFR 143.450
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 November 2025
Resolved 5 November 2025
Resolution: Owner/ operator rectified alarm settings
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 December 2024
Resolved
a work vest approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR subpart 160.053.
Work vest presents but not of the required 053.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 January 2025
Resolved 17 December 2024
Resolution: Procured new work vest and placed in service.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 16 December 2024
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom.
Plastic trash cans present.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 January 2025
Resolved 17 December 2024
Resolution: Replaced with metal trash cans.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 December 2024
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with § 143.245.
Relief valve has valve installed in-line, possibly disabling the safety.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 January 2025
Resolved 17 December 2024
Resolution: Replaced the relief valve and placed directly in the pressure vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 December 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions.
Port MDE has report with malfunctioning over-speed trip, second report has that springs were swapped between cylinders, provide documentation that PME over-speed operates properly.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 January 2025
Resolved 15 January 2025
Resolution: received report that overspeed tested correctly.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through bilge piping. MI observed bilge piping system with no check valve. During test, bilge system backflooded through bilge piping.
46 CFR 143.275
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: O/O installed proper check valve. MI witnessed operation of the bilge pump.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. MI observed inoperable PORT MDE over speed alarm, PORT MDE jacket water alarm, and STBD Generator over speed alarm.
46 CFR 143.245(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 June 2024
Resolved 17 June 2024
Resolution: O/O provided tech report demonstrating proper testing of overspeed shutdowns
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 4 OF THIS CHAPTER FOR REPORTING MARINE CASUALTIES. VESSEL SUFFERED DAMAGE TO THE STBD QUARTER LEADING TO 10 TO 12 GALLONS OF WATER INTRUDING INTO THE #3 STBD FUEL TANK. VESSEL REQUIRED TO ASSESS DAMAGE, SUBMIT REPAIR PROPOSAL, AND COMPLETE REPAIRS PRIOR TO MOVEMENT.
46 CFR 140.205(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 November 2022
Resolution: ABS conducted oversight of repair process. Attened VSL at Caddell's Shipyard to wittness NDT. Tank was pressed to 22" (+-2PSI), no issues were noted. Def cleared.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
46CFR143.230(a)(2): Vessel could not perform test of high engine cooling water temp.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel showed test completed by engine tech showcasing high cooling temp alarm.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 October 2021
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel completed COI Inspection
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Zero Length and beam. (2) No IMO Number.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2018
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel broadcasting proper information.